Does morphology really not matter much?

MissLyss1024

Posted 05/02/2014

I posted the results of DHs analysis from February. We finally saw a RE (reproductive endocrinologist) last month and were told it would be very difficult for us to conceive, because of the morph, and it's been bothering me since. I only ovulate 4-6 times a year so that doesn't help. DH (dear husband) has been on Fertilaid since March. This doctor didn't recommended supplements or an additional SA. We're going ahead with additional testing for DH (dear husband) and HSG for me, but we're really not ready to start IUI (intrauterine insemination) or IVF, and are very upset. Does any have any insight?

I would say morph matters most. If sperm are shaped abnormally, its hard, almost impossible, to get to & fertilize an egg. The SA doesn't look bad though. Yes count is low, but everything else is pretty good. In comparison, my DH (dear husband) most recent SA was as follows:
Volume: 3.5 ml
Count: 5 mill/ml
Motility: 44%
Morph: 3%
We will have to do IVF (in vitro fertilization) b/c we don't have any other option. That being said my RE (reproductive endocrinologist) recommended my husband start taking theralogix for general male reproductive health. It's $45 for a 90 supply. There isn't much proof that any fertility blend actually works, BUT its worth a shot. Also my RE (reproductive endocrinologist) is in the top 25 in the nation for percentage of live births from IVF (in vitro fertilization) so we will do whatever he says...lol.

I would guess with your irregular ovulation & his lowish count (although we have been to a urologist & the RE (reproductive endocrinologist) & both say its a count under 15 mill) combined is why the RE (reproductive endocrinologist) said it would be hard for you to get pregnant.

The RE (reproductive endocrinologist) said we should jump right to IUI (intrauterine insemination) or even IVF, he doesn't think it's worth putting me on medication to stimulate ovulation. I think we'll go against his advise and try a few months on Clomid though. For one it's a heck of a lot cheaper. Hopefully we'll get lucky.

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